The Roaming BoomersReview: Underwater Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Camera
As I was floating in the indescribably beautiful waters of Caneel Bay, I determined then and there that I must possess a camera that allowed me to photograph the glorious scenes that were occurring beneath me.
I have been using Canon products for my point and shoot camera for quite some years, but they don’t currently offer a reasonable solution for a point and shoot underwater camera. As I began my research, I quickly learned that most camera manufacturers rely on bulky clear plastic housings to obtain underwater capability.
This just didn’t seem plausible for a couple of roaming baby boomers.
Happily, I learned about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and made a purchase from Amazon.
Here are a few of the things that appealed to me about this particular underwater camera solution:
- This baby is waterproof down to 10 feet, and pulls this off without any extra equipment. You pull it out of the box and jump into the ocean with it. Cool!
- It’s bright orange. If I drop it in the ocean, I will be able to see it down below.
- The unit is also shockproof from falls up to 5 feet, and dust-proof.
- At only 5.8 ounces, and 2.5 x 0.9 x 3.9 inches, it is easily transportable.
- It is the world’s first waterproof, shockproof and dust-proof digital camera to also feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording capabilities. Nice!
- It has also received a fair amount of praise for its photographic capabilities that are far too numerous to mention here.
There is currently a newer version of this camera available, but I didn’t see the benefit of spending nearly $100 more for the latest model.
My hope is that this camera will give me spectacular photographs in situations where it isn’t practical to carry around my Nikon D80, and offer me the ability to capture a completely new world of underwater photography.
I will come back and report to you my findings in a future post.
For now, I can’t wait to go jump in the pool with this baby! 🙂
Note: The Roaming Boomers, LLC is an Amazon affiliate.
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Canon does offer the powershot D10
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-D10-Waterproof-Stabilized/dp/B001SER460/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1LCMAHF24PDJX&colid=Q6OY4Y00HLPA
Mary Beth,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comment. Somehow I missed this Canon water-proof offering. I will definitely check it out.
We bought this very Lumix camera last year thinking it would be handy for underwater photography. Only, Alan and I haven’t had the opportunity to use it underwater yet. We think it makes a great camera for social occasions when the lens of a big camera would intrude on the mood. The camera is also really handy on excursions where your camera might get wet or there’s the slightest possibility that it could be tossed overboard. I used it last week to film icebergs on a skiff tour of Leconte Bay. Since we’re not all that advanced when it comes to filming videos, the Lumix is the right choice for us. All of the videos on our site have been taken with the Lumix. Now, to test it underwater, preferably in some warm, exotic destination like Moorea or Bora Bora.
Donna,
Thanks for stopping by!
I took this camera in the pool with me on our recent stay at The Westin Kierland. Photographs of legs underwater are not all that attractive, but it was odd to have a camera in the pool with me.
I also learned that a photograph with a perspective from an inch above the water makes for a very interesting shot.
Donna,
Thanks for stopping by!
I took this camera in the pool with me on our recent stay at The Westin Kierland. Photographs of legs underwater are not all that attractive, but it was odd to have a camera in the pool with me.
I also learned that a photograph with a perspective from an inch above the water makes for a very interesting shot.
Yes Mary I am agree with Canon is offering D10 power shot and I personally more found of canon camera only.
Yes Mary I am agree with Canon is offering D10 power shot and I personally more found of canon camera only.
I have been using the Canon D10 for over a year. It is good to 30 ft. and has a video feature, but that’s not its best feature. This Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.116565188381103.7318.100000828682132&l=0d0d7f7fbb shows 6 photos that were shot with the D10, #3 thru 6 in the series. I bought a D10 for my son (seen in underwater pics) and his recently leaked enough to disable it. No warranty for Canon’s UW cameras, so we are 1 out of two in satisfaction.
Leaking seems to be a common malady for these consumer underwater cameras.
So far, so good, with our Olympus.